ROCK NEWS Summer Alumni Magazine
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Rockhurst ALUMNI MAGAZINE
WHAT’S INSIDE
A WORD FROM THE INTERIM PRESIDENT Bernardus colles, valles Benedictus amavit, oppida Franciscus, magnas Ignatius urbes.
2 A Word From the President
16 Students March For Life
3 Jonathan Haden ‘75, 2018 Alumnus of the Year
17 RHS Hosts STEM Conference
4 Alumni Reunion Weekend 2018
18 A Word From the STEAM Team
5 Class of 2018 Graduation
19 Academic Teams Succeed
6 Junior Hawklets Revitalized
20 Entrepreneurship Class Sparks Interest
7-10 Alumni Achievements
21 Pitch Space Utilized
11 Marriages, Births, Deaths
22 Hurtado Scholars Honor Benefactor
12 A Word From the Principal
23 Auction Raises Needed Funds
12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
23 Mike Darby Financial Aid Fund
13 17th President to Begin Administration
24 Severino to Sports Hall of Fame
14 Students Serve National and International Communities
25 Winter/Spring Sports Recap
15 Ignatian Spirituality
26 Sports Signings and Honors
“Bernard loved the hills, Benedict the valleys, Francis the towns, Ignatius great cities.” Since arriving in Kansas City in 2008, I have been blessed to witness a kind of renaissance taking place in our central region. The proliferation of loft condominiums and apartments downtown; the renovation of old warehouse spaces in the Crossroads, and throughout the central corridor; creative, pop-up shops, and restaurants in the River Market; and a new streetcar system that connects them all, remind “transplants” like me that Kansas City is alive and bustling! Surrounded by healthy, livable neighborhoods north and south, as well as in the nearby suburban municipalities, our region is not only a place where “everything’s up to date,” to paraphrase the song title from the musical Oklahoma! but moving forward in exciting ways. The oft-quoted Latin dictum listed above, with translation, reminds us Rockhurst High School belongs in and to Kansas City. St. Bernard Clairvaux, one of the founders of the Cisterian monks, may have found God in the silence of the mountains in eastern France; It is said that St. Benedict reluctantly abandoned his preferred sacro speco (sacred cave) in the valley of Subiaco, Italy, to initiate new followers as Benedictine monks; St. Francis of Assisi, and his itinerant Franciscans, traveled barefoot throughout the towns dotting the Umbrian countryside offering inspiration to persons they encountered; but St. Ignatius Loyola, with his friend, St. Francis Xavier, and other early Jesuit companions, fresh from their university studies in the heart of Paris chose, of all places, to go to the great cities! The great cities were teaming with persons of all social classes and backgrounds, and in the early Renaissance. They gave rise to groundbreaking scientific and technological advances, along with classical artistic achievements. These were the places from which launched expeditions beyond the known world of Europe to faraway, uncharted continents. The European cities of the sixteenth century provided the locales where Jesuits believed they
could best serve the Church and bring about “the more universal good.” So it was in these cities that, at the request of the local Church and civic leaders, the Jesuits established colegios — preparatory schools — where, in addition to Christian catechesis and an innovative curriculum grounded in Renaissance humanism, they educated the sons of noblemen, merchants, tradespeople, and the very poor alike, for lives marked by religious practice, professional competence and ethical conduct. Well trained, the Jesuits believed that such students would grow to be true “men for others” and in their cities, bring about the more universal good. Reading this issue’s contents, I hope, like me, you will give God thanks as you see how Rockhurst High School is contributing to that more universal good not only for Kansas City, but particularly through our alumni, for our broader Church and our world. While I prepare to turn over the President’s Office keys to David Laughlin, I give thanks to God for all these good works, for all of you who support this mission called “Rockhurst High School,” and for the opportunity I will enjoy as a Jesuit to continue ministering with the Church in this great city! May God bless you in your travels and other activities this summer.
Rev. William T. Sheahan, SJ Interim President, 2017-18
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HADEN ’75 SELECTED AS ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR The Rockhurst High School National Alumni Association’s Board of Governors has selected Jonathan Haden ‘75 as its 2018 “Alumnus of the Year.” Haden, who has served as Chairman of the the school’s Board of Trustees since 2016, will receive the honor during its Homecoming Mass on Oct. 1, 2018. “Jon is a true blessing to the Rockhurst community,” said Joshua Brewster ’99, President of the Alumni Board. “His leadership as Chairman and his tireless work on the Presidential Search Committee, in addition to his endless dedication to advance our alma mater, is truly first class. We are honored to name him Alumnus of the Year.” Haden has been an active volunteer for, and advisor to, the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph throughout his legal career at Lathrop Gage LLP. “I am thrilled that Jonathan Haden has been selected to receive Rockhurst High School’s Alumnus of the Year award,” said Rev. William Sheahan, SJ, Rockhurst High School’s Interim President. “As an attorney and a Partner at Lathrop Gage, Jon has distinguished himself professionally, including his longtime service as counsel to the Diocese and his practice of environmental law. He has given of himself to many charities, including Rockhurst High School. Jon’s service as a Trustee has helped advance our mission and, as Chairperson, he was instrumental in hiring David Laughlin as our first-ever lay President.”
ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND SET FOR OCT. 5-6
A Rockhurst High School graduate in the Class of 1975, Haden has served on the Board of Trustees since 2009. He has been Chair since 2016, a post he will continue to hold through mid-2019. Haden was a member of the Presidential Search Committee that secured Laughlin to be the school’s 17th President. Haden helped to lead efforts to fund and construct the new Hawklets Center and Academic Learning Commons, now enjoyed by students, faculty, and alumni.
Educational institutions are only as strong as their graduates. They bind the generations with allegiance to alma mater.
education in Kansas City, will celebrate the graduation class years ending in 3’s and 8’s, such as: 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, and 2013.
Alumni are the bedrock of Rockhurst High School and each year the school celebrates them as “men for others” for the greater glory of God. On Oct. 5-6, 2018, we will salute the alumni classes that celebrate their graduation anniversaries in 2018. The Alumni Reunion Weekend, a tribute to more than a century of Jesuit
If you are a member of one of these classes, visit rockhursths.edu/alumni-reunion to register.
Haden remains active with the Keeler Women’s Center, Serra Club of Kansas City, the Student Press Law Center, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Volunteer Attorney Project), St. Peter’s Parish, St. Teresa’s Academy, and the Diocese. At both St. Peter’s and St. Teresa’s he has served as an auction co-chair, basketball coach, and other leadership roles. Haden and his wife, Barb, have three daughters who are alumnae of St. Teresa’s: Beth Haden ’02, Annie Tweedy ’04, and Tracy Peterson ’07. Their son, Robbie, is a member of the RHS Class of 2009 and serves as the school’s Director of Communications.
Class of 1953
Class of 1973
Class of 1978
Jonathan Haden ‘75
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Class of 1993
Class of 1988
Class of 1998
Class of 2003
Jon’s professional and personal dedication, coupled with his high intellect, caring nature, genuine humility and good humor identify him as a true ‘man for others’. Please join me in praying for Jon and his family as he accepts the Alumnus of the Year award.
- Rev. William Sheahan, SJ
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Class of 2008
Class of 2013
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CLASS OF 2018 JOINS AS ALUMNI
JUNIOR HAWKLETS PROGRAM REVITALIZED
On May 20, 2018, Rockhurst High School welcomed 235 young men into its ranks of alumni at the 102nd commencement ceremony held at Municipal Auditorium.
Being a part of the Rockhurst High School community is not just a privilege enjoyed by freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors at The Rock. It is an honor for our faculty and staff, alumni, current and past parents, friends, benefactors and future students.
Members of the great Class of 2018 distinguished themselves in many ways. Some of their achievements included: 15 students were recognized by the National Merit Program – eight as Semifinalists, seven of whom were also named Finalists, and seven as Commended students; Drake Rebman and Zachary Telford both earned perfect scores on the ACT; Krishon Harris was recognized by the STEAM Studio as its 2017 Mentor of the Year; 41 students were recognized as Advanced Placement Scholars; and the class donated approximately 22,000 hours of community service during the 2017-18 school year. Most importantly, members of the great Class of 2018 left Rockhurst as “men for others” who have set out to be leaders in their communities.
Rockhurst’s Director of Alumni Events, Michael Comiskey ’03, has brought back the organization that highlights the lastmentioned group: The Junior Hawklets. The Junior Hawklets are students in grades K-5 who are interested in Rockhurst High School. Enrollment in the program includes a Junior Hawklets T-shirt, membership card, invitations to special events, discount coupon for merchandise at the on-campus Rock Shop, and admissions updates. Annual memberships costs are $25. Siblings may join for $15 per added membership. William Tampke ’18, addresses the crowd as the commencement speaker for the great Class of ‘18.
Rev. William Sheahan, SJ, presents the Eucharist to Samuel Curran ‘18.
Members of the great Class of 2018 walk out together with diplomas in hand.
Senior members of the Rockhurst Choir share their talent for the final time.
Thomas Finn ‘18, Jacob Sykes ‘18 and Zachary Pitzl ‘18 bear the Gifts.
To register and find out about upcoming events, visit rockhursths.edu/juniorhawklets.
Junior Hawklets
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ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS Patrick Miller ‘86 has been appointed in-house counsel for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph by Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. For the last 20 years, Miller has served in private practice in Kansas City.
William Dunn, Sr. ‘40 through a lifetime of service, was named the Ingram’s Magazine 2017 Philanthropist of the Year. Dunn has been a notable businessman and community leader in Kansas City for his work at JE Dunn Construction and organizations like the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance, and Down Syndrome Guild
James Polsinelli ‘60 was awarded the inaugural 2018 ICON Award by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for his notable sustained success and strong leadership within and outside the field of law.
Lawrence Rues, M.D. ‘64 retired Dec. 31, 2017 after 43 years as a physician at Goppert Family Care and Director of Faculty at the Research Family Medical Residency Program in Kansas City.
John Wilcox ‘86 was elected First Vice President of the Transportation Lawyers Association on May 5, 2018. Wilcox also received the TLA’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his outstanding service to TLA in his more than 15 years as part of the organization. Kevin Connor ‘81 was included in Ingram’s Magazine’s list of Class of 2017 Local Heroes. Connor has been involved with the annual Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury since its inception 30 years ago. His commitment to the event has helped raise an estimated $2.5 million to benefit brain-injury patients and their families through the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City.
David Brain ‘74 is the co-founder and CEO of Enfinite Capital. The Kansas City startup has partnered with Black & Veatch, a global engineering and construction firm based in Overland Park, to provide turnkey green-energy solutions for commercial and industrial firms with facilities that consume substantial amounts of power.
Angelo Trozzolo ‘93, CEO of Trozzolo Communications Group, has added a bevy of new clients this year in industries such as health care, retail, banking and lighting manufacturing. New clients include Halls Kansas City, Enterprise Bank & Trust and Lee Health. The new clients added in the first months of 2018 represent about a 20 percent boost in revenue over last year. Rockhurst High School has been a Trozzolo partner for years. Jeffrey Dunn, M.D. ‘95 is the CEO and co-founder of Redivus Health, which developed a mobile clinical decision app. It launched a five-month pilot program in April 2017 with the University of Kansas Health System. They initially started with five partner hospitals and expanded to 14 facilities using the app.
Mark Mullinix ‘74 retired in June from the Federal Reserve after a 32-year career. He served as the First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. He also has served the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco as its Chief Financial Officer, as well as the Marine Corps Reserves, where he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Thomas DeBacco ‘77 is the CEO of Kansas City-based MobileUp Software. In December 2017, he announced a partnership between MobileUp and MemberClicks. MemberClicks is the leading provider of membership management software for small to midsized associations and chambers.
Todd Schieffer ‘90 and his company, Genessee LLC, received four AMBITS (three silver and one gold) in three digital marketing categories at the Kansas City Direct Marketing Association’s AMBIT Awards Gala in April.
Marcus Kain ‘96 has decided to scale back his role at his investment firm, Sunflower Asset Management, in order to accept the full-time position as the Executive Director at the Catholic Youth Organization of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties. Kain says he is excited to be working with the youth in the Catholic Archdiocese in Kansas City, KS. Rev. Jeffrey Putthoff, SJ, ‘83 has been selected President of Trinity Catholic High School in St. Louis. Fr. Putthoff is very familiar with St. Louis, as he taught at St. Louis University High School from 1991-1994.
Ryan Elder ‘98 and Jamison Elder ‘00 are now at the helm of their family’s facility management design and consulting business, Facility Systems, Inc. Though they have both worked at the company for many years, they took ownership on May 1, 2018. Both Ryan and Jamison now serve as principals of the firm.
Justin Begnaud ‘97 is an Executive Producer on “Super Troopers 2” which was released nationwide in more than 2,000 theaters on April 20, by Fox Searchlight. Begnaud has also been involved with movies including “Escape Plan,” “Man on a Ledge” and “All Is Lost.”
Jonathan Knopke ‘98 is the founder of Health House KC, the first dedicated rowing studio that mixes rowing and strength training. There are currently two Kansas City locations, in Prairie Village and Leawood. Health House Prairie Village won a Kansas City Business Journal Award for Best Retail.
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Bradford Long ‘03 was promoted to the rank of Major in March 2018 at the U.S. Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth. Major Long will assume his a new command this summer at Fort Bragg, NC.
Andrew O’Dower ‘99 is the CEO of Carlease – an online and mobile car leasing platform that helps customers find the right car at the right price delivered to their doorstep. The company, which launched in late 2017, has raised $3.5 million. O’Dower was featured on tastytrade’s “Bootstrapping in America,” which features entrepreneurs from Chicago and beyond.
Joel Steed ‘99 and Steven Phelps ‘00 are the owners of Zerorez KC Carpet Cleaners. Zerorez, as in “zero residue” takes a new approach to carpet and upholstery cleaning, using a special, patented Empowered Water that begins as regular tap water.
Charles Peters, M.D. ‘02 has accepted a two-year Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.
Michael Knopke ‘01 is the co-founder of KC Shave Company. The company is on its way to building “a shaving empire” that hopes to fill the gap amid a landscape of disposable and overpriced options.
Andrew Zender ‘01 is the Senior Marketing Manager at KC Bier Co., Kansas City’s largest locally owned brewery and the thirdlargest brewery in the Kansas/Missouri region. The brewery also operates a Bierhalle (tasting room) and outdoor Biergarten, serving up traditional German-style sausages, pretzels, cheeses and other fare in the Waldo area.
Paul Camacho, Ph.D. ‘02 is a philosophy teacher at Villanova University’s College of Arts and Sciences. His background in philosophy includes bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Boston College, a second master’s from Villanova, a Ph.D. from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium, and a second Ph.D. from Villanova.
Christopher Cummings, M.D. ‘02 has become board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is currently on medical staff at St. Joseph Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, and Overland Park Regional Medical Center as a General and Bariatric Surgeon. He has accepted the Trauma and Surgical ICU medical director position at SJMC. Kevin Kane ‘02 has been named as the new Defensive Coordinator for Southern Methodist University. Kane’s coaching background includes student assistant at Kansas, grad assistant at Wisconsin, Linebackers Coach at Kansas, and Defensive Coordinator at Northern Illinois.
Andrew Turner ‘03 was promoted to the rank of Major in June 2017, and he continues his duty as an Army doctor. In August 2017, Major Turner was reassigned from Fort Still, OK to Camp Humphreys, Korea, where he is the Division Psychiatrist for the 2nd Infantry Division.
Joel Hamilton ‘06 has launched his company, Glass Lakes Capital Management, in Prairie Village, KS. It focuses on asset management and wealth preservation for high-net-worth clients, and also creates retirement plans for pre-retirees who are several years out from retirement.
Matthew Lewis ‘14 signed to Sporting KC on Jan. 22, 2018, becoming the eighth homegrown player in club history. Lewis was a four-year starter at Fordham University in New York, where he set all-time school records in starts and appearances. He has signed a one-year contract with options for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Phillip Strozier ‘06 has started a new position as Lead Associate Attorney at Quinn Law Chartered in Shawnee, KS.
Charles Schloegel ‘02 has transitioned to the ownership team of Schloegel Design Remodel. The firm was founded in 1980 by James Schloegel ‘71 and has grown into one of the largest remodeling contractors in Kansas City.
Henry Thomas ‘06 was selected by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” in Kansas and Missouri for the second year in a row. Thomas is a Labor and Employment Attorney at Polsinelli PC.
Drew Temple ‘08 is close to finishing a full-length feature film called “Sunday.” The film is under production by Temple’s new company, New Film Line. “Sunday” is scheduled to be completed in October 2018 and Temple intends to sell it at the American Film Market in Santa Monica, CA.
Jackson Roberts ‘15 spent the summer of 2017 working as a Shepherd International Intern in Poverty Studies in Quito, Ecuador. He lived with a host family in the city and volunteered at a nonprofit health clinic. Roberts is currently a junior at Washington and Lee University where he is double majoring in Neuroscience and Anthropology.
Matthew Wirken ‘08 has been signed by the New Orleans Gold Rugby Club, which is one of the seven teams in Major League Rugby. The league launched in April of 2018. Wirken played with the Kansas City Blues from 2008-2017. Adam Blake ‘03 stepped down as CEO of multimillion-dollar company, Brightergy, to focus on a new startup: CasaiQ, now called Zego, a smart home and digital amenity platform for apartments.
Nathan Scheelhaase ‘09 has been named the Running Backs Coach at Iowa State. Scheelhaase was on staff at Illinois from 2015-17, serving as Assistant Director of Football Operations, Running Backs Coach, and an Offensive Analyst. As a four-year starting quarterback at Illinois, Scheelhaase set the school record for total offense; that total ranks seventh in Big Ten history. Alumni Submissions Would you, a family member or friend like to be included in the Rock News? If you have a story idea, accomplishment, or announcement of marriage, birth or death, please let us know! All submissions should be sent to Robbie Haden ’09, Director of Communications, at rhaden@rockhursths.edu.
Dylan Bassham ‘17 won first place for his script “Camel” in the Film & Arts Department at the University of Utah. His script was produced by the school’s Filmmaking II class. 10
Marriages
Deaths
Daniel Howard ‘03 and Vanessa Lakbachi
Alumni
Eugene Freeman, Jr.
Patrick O’Brien ‘03 and Claire Kaltenbach
Clayton Byam ‘39
George Gansner
Stephen Hinck ‘05 and Nicole Ayers
Emery Doyle ‘41
William Grammer III
A WORD FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Cary Silverman ‘05 and Becca Neth
Richard Owens, M.D. ‘41
Mary Kathleen Havey
Dear Alumni and Friends of Rockhurst,
August Spallo ‘43
Gary Healy
William Honan ‘48
John Henning
Matthew Murphy, Jr. ‘48
Nancy Henning
Robert Baldwin ‘49
Mary Ann Hense
Joseph Egle ‘49
John Hoferer
Thomas McDonough ‘49
Robert Jantsch
John Couture ‘52
Maria Khaleghi
Jeffrey Shuler ‘09 and Bri Herriott
Chandler Hassett
Delores Kiefer
Jason Huska ‘12 and Ellie Ismert
Michael Clarke ‘60
Megan Kopp
Mark Euston ‘02 and Laura Nilan
John Gudenkauf ‘60
Gwendolyn Koppen
John Belfonte ‘09 and Kristin Heavener
Michael Donaldson ‘61
Janet Lillis
Michael Rockhold ‘09 and Paige Klekner
Michael Reintjes ‘65
Eugene Livingston
Jonathan Davenport ‘12 and Devon Vickers
Robert Schibi ‘65
Clinton Lord
Michael Gnefkow ‘66
Leslye Lucito
The Hon. John Williams ‘66
Patrick Lysaught
Daniel Ervin ‘68
Gerald Mellon
Timothy Trabon ‘69
Jerry Miller, M.D.
David McCarthy ‘70
Jacque Moore
Christopher Winger ‘71
Frances Murphy
Frank Baccala ‘76
Kathleen Pendergast
Vincent Plowright ‘78
Josephine Privitera
Paul Santoro ‘83
George Kent Quinn
Sean Johnson ‘88
James Salerno, Sr.
David Baska ‘89
Thomas Saviano
Brian Effertz ‘89
George Shore
Michael Fisher ‘07 and Kimberly Volk Dustin Kunce ‘07 and Karen Laird Michael Looney ‘08 and Amy Schnoebelen David Messick ‘08 and Allison Corley Andrew Brain ‘09 and Mary Sedeno Neil Eveld ‘09 and Allison Jones Matthew Ledom ‘09 and Kenzie Berwald Ian Patterson ‘09 and Lacy Bemboom
Births Marc Scrivo ‘95 and Kate, a son, Jack Renn Cedar Paul Camacho, Ph.D., ‘02 and Amanda, a son, Aidan Augustine Brett King ‘04 and Christina, a daughter, Virginia Rose Michael Harrison ‘05 and Claire, a son, Michael Henry Andrew Wank ‘05 and Kristen, a son, Pierson Michael Patrick McClain ‘08 and Nancy, a son, Henry Patrick Alexander Kaplan ‘09 and Kat, a daughter, River Alexandra Thérèse James Eftink ‘03 and Lauren, a daughter, Eleanor Jane Conner Smith ‘03 and Sarah, a son, Wolfe Thomas David Tiehen ‘03 and Kait, a daughter, Maxine Ellen Kevin McNamara ‘11 and Tierney, a daughter, Ellie Grace
Nancy Taschler Friends
Richard Thomas
Marilyn Lee Bantrup
James Vines
Shirley Barloon
Joseph Viviano, Sr.
On May 20, 2018 we celebrated the Commencement Exercises for the great Class of 2018. It was a wonderful day and we wish our newest sons of Rockhurst the very best as they begin this new chapter in their lives. Graduation marks the end of another school year here at The Rock. It has been a great year with much to celebrate and much for which to Gregory Harkness be thankful. After finishing our final exams, I would like to thank our alums and all those who support our work. Rockhurst is a vibrant and faith-filled learning community that strives for competence, compassion and conscience. The young men in our community know that much is expected from those to whom much has been given.
As we provide an excellent academic program that supports the quest for justice, our students are on the way to becoming the next generation of leaders in our community, our state, our nation and our Church. May the summer bring many blessings to you and your families. We look forward to welcoming alumni and friends to Rockhurst events when we return to school in August. AMDG,
Gregory Harkness, ‘81 Principal
CLEAVER JOINS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMEMORATION Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Fifty years later to the date, Rockhurst High School students, faculty and staff joined together to celebrate the life of an American hero. Rockhurst also welcomed a very special guest, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, who represents Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District, in which Rockhurst is located. Congressman Cleaver spoke about his own experiences dealing with segregation while growing up in Wichita Falls, TX, in the
1950s, and how he led a march in his town at just 15 years old. He recalled the honor of meeting Dr. King and making the decision to live out his life based on the ideals that Dr. King preached. Congressman Cleaver challenged the students of Rockhurst to face the societal issues that are still present in Kansas City. He called them to be the generation that finally “knocks down those walls.” Members of two of Rockhurst student organizations coordinated the assembly: the Student Government Association (SGA) and Multi-Ethnic Educational Team (MEET Club).
Mary Genevieve Betterman Michael Callahan Ross Capps, Jr. Kathleen Connor John Cotton David Curnutt Mary Daly Mary Alice Daniels Joy Dobler Jerry Enright Marlene Enright Margaret Nancy Flanagan Delores Fleming Viola Fowler
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II speaks to the Rockhurst High School community on April 4, 2018.
Rockhurst students, faculty members, and administrators stand with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II following the assembly.
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DAVID J. LAUGHLIN TO BEGIN ADMINISTRATION
STUDENTS SERVE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES
Dear Rockhurst High School Community,
Service to the community is a virtue constantly preached at Rockhurst High School. Many students choose to not only serve the Kansas City community, but also communities well outside of the city.
Since 1988, I have had the good fortune of being associated with Jesuit educational institutions, Jesuits, faculty and staff, students and parents. In all of those communities, I have found people of faith, of serious intellectual curiosity, of the arts and creativity, of service and care of those most in need and ultimately of aspiring to maximize their God-given potential in something well beyond a college preparatory education — a total human formation.
Rockhurst offers Total Ignatian Experience (TIE) trip opportunities for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. In January 2018, three staff members accompanied 14 seniors to Tijuana, Mexico to work with Esperanza International in fulfillment of the Senior Service Project requirement for graduation. The group spent a week preparing the foundation for a new home for a family. A second group of faculty and rising seniors will return to Tijuana to volunteer in July.
St. Ignatius Loyola and the earliest Jesuits weren’t afraid to dream beyond what seemed reasonable and invoked God’s help to make what seemed impossible or perhaps foolish, not only achievable but imitated by others. This is relevance and faith. The earliest Jesuit schools filled because parents saw the education as relevant to their child’s success in the world of their time.
Two groups of rising juniors spent their first weeks of summer in Robbins, TN remodeling a family home with Appalachia Habitat for Humanity. The groups of 13 and 14 students each spent a week engulfed in service, prayer, simplicity, and community. TIE Tennessee is now a six-year summer tradition at Rockhurst. The TIE retreat for rising sophomores has a local focus, as the students remain in Kansas City and volunteer at local agencies, while juniors participate in national service in Tennessee, and seniors have international options in Tijuana and Guatemala.
Over more than 500 years, with adaptations too numerous to count here, the Society of Jesus and Jesuit schools have remained relevant. We are part of the largest worldwide network of education that exists. In our tradition, relevance is also about leadership and servant leadership according to the Gospel. The partner to relevance is faith, the vision that we use the success of our education to serve the world, to be successful and to lead, but that we never lose sight of our eternal purpose to be with God. And that is why the Jesuit motto is Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam – for the greater glory of God. We dedicate it all to our eternal end. Since five years of my fortunate association in Jesuit education was once with Rockhurst High School, I am especially excited to rejoin this wonderful community. There is no doubt that Rockhurst provides an excellent education, continues to lead and supports it all with the eyes of faith we are called to together. I look forward to meeting you, being with you and helping to shape the more than 100-year-old tradition of Jesuit education in Kansas City. Please hold me in your prayers and know of mine for you and those you love.
David Laughlin
Members of the Class of 2018 take a work break for a photo on the TIE Tijuana trip in January.
On their Senior Service Projects, members of the Class of 2018 prepare the foundation for a new family home.
With every best wish,
David J. Laughlin President, Rockhurst High School
Members of the Class of 2020 work on the siding of a home in Robbins, TN.
One of the two Rockhurst groups working with Appalachia Habitat for Humanity in June show off the work they accomplished on a family home.
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY
STUDENTS MARCH FOR LIFE
“What’s in a name” is a piece by Rev. Daniel Tesvich, SJ
Rockhurst High School students are constantly reviewing the five characteristics of the Grad at Graduation: open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving and committed to justice.
Rockhurst gets its name from the natural topography of Kansas City: our founder Rev. Michael P. Dowling, SJ, noticed that much of the city was wooded (hurst means wooded area) and somewhat rocky. But there is also a supernatural dimension of our name if we look closely.
They are important traits to discuss in the classroom, but they are far more important to live out in the community. Several students chose to do so as part of the 45th March for Life held in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, 2018.
We all live somewhat in a hurst, a forest of complications, distractions and outright dangers. We have personal commitments to family members, friends and communities. We have financial and other practical concerns that can seem sometimes overwhelming and sometimes mere drudgery. We have social and political movements that grasp for our allegiance. And internally we have various desires that are too often contradictory, ambiguous and even sinful. The ultimate goal of Rockhurst, like any Jesuit institution, is not merely to help students gain mastery and excellence in pursuit of their various responsibilities and endeavors. It is also to fix them firmly on the one Rock that can help us make sense of all we encounter in life. We aim to have our students recognize and live out the great truth that in the midst of our complicated world and complicated selves we have one Creator and Master of all, who has such a burning desire for our happiness and well-being that He was willing to become one of us and sacrifice Himself for us on the Cross.
Fifteen Hawklets and two faculty members traveled to protest the 1973 Supreme Court ruling in Roe vs. Wade legalizing abortion across the nation. The march also celebrates restrictions on abortion providers that have been enacted throughout the country since that ruling. Students chose to partake in the prayerful, peaceful witness to the dignity of all human life, especially the unborn.
Rockhurst students pose in a conference room with Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt.
The Rockhurst group joined approximately 100,000 other protestors at the National Mall. They came together with other Jesuit high schools from across the country and celebrated the Jesuit Mass for Life at Gonzaga Prep. Rev. Daniel Tesvich, SJ, Coordinator of Liturgies
If we find ourselves lost or confused in life, perhaps it is time to re-center ourselves on the one Rock that will never change or be lost: Our Lord Jesus Christ and His love for us. If it’s been awhile, consider going to Confession. You have nothing to lose but your sins.
A final aspect of the trip was having the opportunity to meet with government officials in order to advocate on behalf of all life. Rockhurst students met with Missouri Senator Roy Blunt and Kansas Congressman Kevin Yoder.
Rockhurst students represent the school community at the 2018 March for Life.
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We aim to have our students recognize and live out the great truth that in the midst of our complicated world and complicated selves we have one Creator and Master of all, who has such a burning desire for our happiness and well-being that He was willing to
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become one of us and sacrifice Himself for us on the Cross. —Rev. Daniel Tesvich, SJ
Students had the opportunity to meet with Kansas Congressman Kevin Yoder.
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ROCKHURST HOSTS NATIONAL STEM CONFERENCE In March 2017, Rockhurst High School became just the 80th school in the nation, and the first in Missouri or Kansas, to earn the AdvancED STEM Certification. Less than a year later, AdvancED asked Rockhurst to host a STEM Conference to help communicate with educators the best practices that their schools can implement for their students. The seminar, called the “AdvancED Missouri Join the Journey: Spotlighting STEM Conference,” ran from March 13-14, 2018, during Rockhurst’s Spring Break. More than 100 educators from across the country attended.
Filip Sain, a mathematics teacher at the Phillips Exeter Academy, flew to Kansas City to share how students at his school experience a problem-based mathematics curriculum
The conference shared Rockhurst’s story, detailed how community resources can be utilized and taught how education is changing on a national level. According to Greg Owsley ‘00, STEAM Director at Rockhurst, educators today are challenged with figuring out the ways in which schools need to respond to the ever-changing world to best support students. The hope was that participants came away from this conference with tangible action items that they can implement within their respective school communities. Rockhurst believes the conference spread awareness about the questions being asked by educators around the world and some of the ways different schools have responded.
Chris Bosco, Assistant Principal for Student Affairs at Rockhurst High School, shares how STEM methodology and pedagogy are used within Rockhurst’s student health & wellness initiatives
“Being asked to host a STEM Conference was humbling; AdvancED was impressed with how high functioning we are as a school,” said Owsley. “Their request that we host a conference and share our way of proceeding as a school is affirming to the incredible work of my colleagues.” During the conference, AdvancED presented Rockhurst with its “Above and Beyond Award” for creating a strong STEM focus and a world of opportunities for every learner.
A WORD FROM THE STEAM TEAM From J.W. Clark ‘00, STEAM Coordinator Computer science is happening at The Rock and it’s exciting! Starting last year, Rockhurst freshmen started completing their required Intro to Computer Science courses. By requiring computer science we have effectively promoted the subject as can be seen in double the enrollment size for advanced placement computer science classes next year. And just what are they learning J.W. Clark ’00, STEAM Coordinator exactly? Well, programming to start… every computer scientist needs some practical programming knowledge.
In our other classes students learn about distributed computing or the “Internet of things,” which introduces them to basic networking and mobile application development. There is a bit of database and operating systems in the mix as well as some in-depth objectoriented programming. Looking to the future, we are currently assessing ways we can introduce our students to the basics of machine learning and cybersecurity. What’s most exciting is we are beginning to see students armed with their new programming knowledge begin to team up and plan software solutions outside of the classroom. To support this endeavor we formed the student-led Software Engineering Club. It’s an exciting time to be a Rockhurst student!
To captivate their interest, we’ve got the freshmen learning about computer graphics and animation in a language called “Processing.” The end-of-semester project is a unique animated sprite, ensuring unique intellectual content from each and every student. In the process students learn how to write sequential computer instructions, algorithms. That’s just the beginning.
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What’s most exciting is we are beginning to see students armed with their new programming knowledge begin to team up and plan software solutions outside of the classroom.
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—J.W. Clark ‘00, STEAM Coordinator
Becky Densmore, AdvancED Vice President of the North Region, details the eleven STEM Certification Indicators for nearly 40 conference attendees.
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ACADEMIC TEAMS COMPETE AT HIGH LEVEL Rockhurst High School celebrated the success of several academic co-curricular teams and individuals in the winter and spring.
Rockhurst’s 17th overall Speech & Debate State Champion, and the first in this event.
In November, eight students on the Mock Trial Team traveled to New York City to compete in the Empire Mock Trials World Championship.
For the second time in the three years of the Robotics Program, Rockhurst’s team (“The Jesubots”) had the opportunity to compete in the World Championships. The 2018 competition was held in Houston, TX, and Rockhurst joined more than 500 teams from all over the world.
In an international field of 36 teams, Rockhurst placed fifth overall. Individually, Steven Burdge ‘20 finished eighth in Best Witness and Paul Odu ‘18 won first place in Best Attorney. The Speech and Debate team had several notable achievements this year. The Hawklets qualified a school-record 10 students to the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament. They also had five students qualify for the MSHSAA State Championship, and three were event finalists. Drake Rebman ‘18 was the State Champion in Radio Speaking; he is
“Going to the World Championship not only gave our team another opportunity to compete at a truly high level, but also allowed us to meet and learn from other more established worldclass teams,” said David King ‘20. “This will help us to be more competitive in years to come.” In June, The Jesubots competed in the Missouri State Championship and placed 2nd.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS SPARKS INTEREST Rockhurst High School often mentions its goal of forming “men for others.” Historically, the main ideal of the concept has been based on community service. However, administrators wanted to design a course that focused on utilizing students’ creativity in the classroom to help the community. This resulted in the inaugural “Entrepreneurship for Others” course for the 2017-18 academic year. Part of the course description reads: “By utilizing an experiential, problem-based methodology, students are encouraged to apply what they are learning in real-world circumstances, enabling them to develop entrepreneurial attitudes, behaviors and skills.” Students refined their ideas in the real world by working through assumptions, data and validation with experienced entrepreneurs. This culminated with an “Entrepreneurship for Others” Pitch Night, open to the public, during which students presented their learning canvas experiences and any associated products or services.
President/CEO of Trozzolo Communications Group, Angelo Trozzolo, ‘93 shared his advice and the Trozzolo success story with Rockhurst High School’s “Entrepreneurship for Others” class.
Students enjoy around a dozen guest speakers per semester. These are accomplished businessmen and businesswomen in the Kansas City area who share their experiences in entrepreneurism. Students are also divided into teams for their Pitch Night and paired with an alumni mentor who guides the group throughout the semester. The class is part of a collaboration with UMKC’s Small Business & Technology Development Center. Rebecca Gubbels, who was selected as the 2017 Small Business Coach of the Year, led the course in its first semester. Rockhurst teacher Martin Radosevic, Sr. led the second semester of the course. Hailee Bland-Wash, owner and founder of City Gym KC, describes her path in opening gym locations in downtown and Waldo. Members of the Robotics Team gather outside of Rockhurst before heading to the World Championships in Houston.
At the Speech & Debate State Championships, Kenan Blakey ‘20 (left) placed fourth in Poetry Reading, Drake Rebman ‘18 (second from right) placed first in Radio Speaking, and Grant Lander (right) placed eighth in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking. They are pictured with Speech & Debate Head Coach Phillip Helt ’07.
Eight Rockhurst students competed at the Mock Trial World Championships in New York and took fifth place overall. Steven Burdge ‘20 placed eighth in Best Witness and Paul Odu ‘18 placed first in Best Attorney.
The winners of the first semester Pitch Night stand proudly with their alumni mentor, Wondabeka Ashenafi ‘13.
Rockhurst students present their product to the crowd at the EFO Pitch Night.
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PITCH SPACE UTILIZED
HURTADO SCHOLARS HONOR BENEFACTOR
As part of the Rockhurst High School campus upgrades in the summer of 2017, the school constructed a new Pitch Space used for guest speakers and student presentations.
In its first year of use, the Pitch Space was utilized for dozens of guest speakers, both during classes and Activity Periods, student presentations, and fine arts performances,
Jerry Viviano, accepted the Hurtado Scholars Program’s “A Fire That Kindles Other Fires/ Ser Fuego Que Enciende Otros Fuegos” Award at the PLEXPOD in Westport on June 14, 2018.
The Michael Mayer ‘82 Family funded the area, which is located in the Academic Learning Commons, and is now known as the “Michael T. Mayer Family Pitch Space.” It features seating for a classroom, a television with Apple TV, its own microphone and sound system.
“With the Pitch Space in such a central space, not only were classes able to engage, but other students and adults could stop by to watch,” said Amy Gansner, Director of Library Media Services. “The space was utilized 118 times this school year and is now the preferred forum for many special presentations.”
One of Kansas City’s warmest holiday traditions is the Viviano Variety Benefit Show. The annual celebration has generated more than $1.5 million for local charities since its inception in 1984. This year’s Viviano Variety Benefit Show is set for Nov. 17, 2018 in Rockhurst High School’s Rose Theatre. All proceeds from the event will be devoted to the Hurtado Scholars, an educational and leadership opportunity offered by Rockhurst to prepare middle school boys for success at a college preparatory high school and beyond. “This a tremendous and humbling honor,” said Viviano. “Our family sees giving back to the Kansas City community as a privilege. The Hurtado Scholars are an important part of making a great community even greater. To receive this salute from them cannot be described in words.” The award is given annually by Rockhurst High School at its Hurtado Scholars celebration event to recognize extraordinary devotion to the Program. Last year the inaugural award was given to the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund of Chicago, which helped establish the Hurtado Scholars with Challenge Grants of more than $230,000.
Members of the Rockhurst orchestra perform in the Pitch Space during an Activity Period.
Since its inception, the Viviano Variety Benefit Show proceeds have benefited several Kansas City area charities, including Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, the Don Bosco Center and the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund. The Hurtado Scholars was last a beneficiary in 2015, when the family generated $115,000 for the Program. There are now 11 Hurtado Scholars who are in sixth grade, 14 who are in seventh grade and eight who are in eighth grade. Hurtado Scholars Alumni at Rockhurst High School include seven freshmen, eight sophomores and seven juniors. Students are from Catholic schools in the Kansas City urban core, specifically Holy Cross (MO), Our Lady of Hope, and St. John Francis Regis.
Jack Hall ‘16 spoke to students in Mandarin Chinese classes about his experiences studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The sixth, seventh and eighth graders in the Hurtado Scholars Program gather together in front of Rockhurst to kick off the summer 2018 activities.
Robert Zahner ‘78, Senior Vice President of Zahner, gave a presentation to students in Earth Science, Engineering, and Robotics classes.
The name of the award is one of the more famous quotes attributed to St. Alberto Hurtado, SJ, as he described the calling of a true minister of the Gospel. Hurtado was thought to embody the quote with the number of works he started and the thousands of lives he touched. It also Jerry Viviano expresses hope for what each of the Hurtado Scholars will achieve with his positive effects in present daily life, school and the future.
The Nana brothers, Taimoor ‘98 and Rehan ‘03, present to Art, Architecture, and Engineering students. The brothers are the stars of FYI Network’s “You Can’t Turn That Into a House.”
The first two groups of Hurtado Scholars were freshmen and sophomores during the 2017-18 academic year.
In September of 2017, the Hurtado Scholars celebrated the first recipient of the “The Fire that Kindles Other Fires / Ser Fuego Que Enciende Otros Fuegos” Award, The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund.
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AUCTION RAISES NEEDED FUNDS
SEVERINO TO MISSOURI SPORTS HALL OF FAME
The 2018 Spectacular Auction, “Anchoring The Rock” netted proceeds of $627,000. This money goes directly to the 43 percent of Rockhurst High School students who receive tuition assistance.
Longtime Rockhurst High School football coach Tony Severino was inducted to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Jan. 28, 2018.
Rockhurst is especially appreciative to the co-chairs of “Anchoring The Rock” who put in countless hours of work: Annie & Ted Brooks ‘93, Anne & Kevin Connor ‘81, Katie & Ryan Duffy, Lori & Chris Lewellen ‘86, and Brittany & Mike Rader ‘90.
Coach Severino completed his 35th season as head coach of the Hawklets in the fall. He now holds a career record of 326-85-1 and has won seven Missouri State Championships. He was named the “USA Today” National Coach of the Year in 2000. This is the fourth different Hall of Fame induction for Coach Severino. He has been selected to coach in three Army All-American Bowl Games and the Semper FiMarine All-American Game. “Being selected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame was one of the biggest honors of my coaching career,” said Coach Severino. “The Hall of Fame itself is very professional and to be associated with those athletes and coaches is humbling.”
The 2018 Spectacular Auction co-chairs celebrated a successful event with a dinner with Rev. William Sheahan, SJ. (Not pictured: Brittany & Mike Rader ‘90.)
Coach Severino poses with his team for the Kansas City Star in 1989.
Among those in attendance to support Coach Severino at his induction were his wife (Marilyn) sons (Scott ‘91, Jeff ‘96, and Brandon ‘99), and two of his trusted assistant coaches, Eric Berg and John Morris ‘74. The two have been on Coach Severino’s staff for 35 and 34 years, respectively.
DARBY ‘73 FINANCIAL AID FUND STARTED Michael Darby ‘73, who passed passed away on May 18, 2017 will have his legacy carried on through the Mike Darby Financial Aid Fund at Rockhurst High School. The fund received its inaugural gift on March 22, 2018.
Following a District Semifinal win over Springfield Kickapoo in 2016, Coach Severino shares his excitement with his Hawklets.
Coach Severino stands behind his seven Missouri State Championship trophies.
Darby was represented by his brothers William ‘71 and Robert, and nephews Brett ‘94 and Matthew ‘00. Michael’s love for The Rock will live on through the Hawklets that will be able to attend Rockhurst through his fund. During the 2017-18 academic year, more than $2.4 million in tuition assistance was awarded to 43 percent of the student population at Rockhurst. Requests for aid reached $4 million in this year alone, which can only be satisfied through charitable gift support and income from the endowment. The family of Michael Darby ‘73 presents the inaugural gift of the Mike Darby Financial Fund.
Rockhurst coaches joined Coach Severino at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony in January. Coach Severino walks to midfield with the Rockhurst team captains for the pre-game coin flip at a home game in 2017.
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STUDENT-ATHLETES SIGN TO SCHOOLS, EARN ACCOLADES
SPORTS TEAM FINISH SEASONS Following a strong fall sports season, the winter Hawklets began their seasons. The basketball team enjoyed its best season since winning the State Members of the 4x200 relay team placed fifth at State. Championship in 2013. Coach Pete Campbell ‘89 and his team played their way to a 22-6 record and an Elite 8 appearance. Xavier Rhodes ‘18 was the catalyst of the squad and was the first Hawklet named to the All-State Team since 2013. The wrestling team qualified a Hawklet for the State Championship for the 14th consecutive season. Dawson Ervie ‘18 earned a spot in the State Tournament both his junior and senior seasons and wrestled to a 40-12 record in his senior season. Then it was time for the busiest season of the year: spring sports. The baseball team won the District Championship for the second consecutive year. The Hawklets trailed top-seeded Lee’s Summit 3-1 going into the sixth inning. Rockhurst then scored 17 runs in the final two innings to win 20-3. The squad lost its following game to Blue Springs South in the Sectional Championship, ending the season at 20-8.
For the 24th straight season, the tennis team finished top-four at State.
The Hawklets celebrate a District Championship.
Dawson Ervie ‘18 qualified for the State Meet back-to-back years.
Coming off of a State Championship in 2017, the golf team looked for more success. The Hawklets were able to play their way to another top-three finish at State, which continued the streak to 17 straight such finishes. Michael Bessenbacher ‘20 was All-State, tying for 11th individually at State.
In the Class of 2018, several Hawklets joined the ranks of Rockhurst High School alumni continuing as student-athletes in college. Throughout the year, Rockhurst held signing ceremonies for many of these outstanding young men.
The lacrosse team fought its way to a LAKC Final Four appearance, but came up just short in a 11-9 loss to Pembroke Hill. The Hawklets ended the season with a record of 12-7. Brady Guck ‘18 and Tommy Eckels ‘20 were both named to the LAKC 1st Team All-Metro list.
Seven football Hawklets will play in college. They are: Tim Glaser (Benedictine College), Derek Green (Southern Methodist University), Brady McCanles (Southern Methodist University), Jack Murphy (University of Kansas), Harry O’Neill (Benedictine College), Ty Simsheuser (Benedictine College) and Jacob Sykes (Harvard University).
The tennis team played its way to another State Championship title match, which extended the program’s streak of Final Four appearances to 24 years. The Hawklets finished second at State and went 14-1 on the season in dual matches on the season. The track and field team qualified eight events for the State Championship meet. Three relay teams and five individuals represented Rockhurst in Jefferson City, and five earned topeight finishes, including the 4x100 and 4x200 relays. Wes Porter ‘20 placed fifth in the 1600, Tom Seitzer ‘19 placed sixth in the 3200, and Micah Nelson ‘19 placed eighth in the 400.
Three soccer Hawklets will play in college. They are: Peyton Browne (University of Colorado – Colorado Springs), Roman Knox (University of North Carolina) and Kyle Ruark (University of Chicago). Ruark was named a United States Soccer Coaches All-American and the Mission Gatorade Player of the Year. Two basketball Hawklets will play in college. They are: Xavier Rhodes (Northwest Missouri State University) and Jake Thompson (Benedictine College). Rhodes was selected as a Missouri Basketball Coaches Association All-State player.
Class of 2018 football signees with Coach Tony Severino (far right): Jack Murphy (Kansas), Ty Simsheuser (Benedictine), Joe Glaser (Benedictine), Harry O’Neill (Benedictine), and Jacob Sykes (Harvard).
Jake Thompson (Benedictine) and Xavier Rhodes (Northwest Missouri State) celebrate with Coach Pete Campbell ‘89 after signing their letters of intent
Head Soccer Coach Chris Lawson (middle) stands with Kyle Ruark (Chicago) and Peyton Browne (Colorado – Colorado Springs).
Seven baseball Hawklets will play in college. They are: Jake Costanzo (McKendree University), Andrew Fox (McKendree University), Christian Franklin (University of Arkansas), PJ Murphy (Oklahoma Wesleyan University), Zach Pitzl (Boston College), AJ Spinello (Arkansas State University) and Sam Tatum (University of Central Missouri). Franklin was selected as a Pre-Season High School All-American.
The baseball team won the District Championship 20-3 over Lee’s Summit.
The five members of the varsity golf team played their way to a third place finish at State.
Two lacrosse Hawklets will play in college. They are: Maurice Freese (Oberlin College) and Brady Guck (Benedictine College). Guck was chosen as the program’s 19th U.S. Lacrosse All-American. One tennis Hawklet will play in college. Collin Klumb is going to Villanova University.
Class of 2018 signees with Coach Jim DeGraw (middle): Sam Tatum (Central Missouri), P.J. Murphy (Oklahoma Wesleyan), A.J. Spinello (Arkansas State), Christian Franklin (Arkansas), Andrew Fox (McKendree), Joe Costanzo (McKendree).
The Lacrosse Hawklets earned another Final Four berth in the 2018 season.
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OUR MISSION Rockhurst High School serves the greater Kansas City area by educating Ignatian leaders, “men for others,” in the Roman Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory tradition. In the spirit of Saint Ignatius Loyola, its goal is the formation of the whole person within a diverse and disciplined environment, as one who is open to growth, strives for academic excellence, is religious, loving and committed to justice through service.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO: David Cone ‘81
On Saturday, May 19, 2018 Rockhurst alumnus David Cone ‘81 visited the Rockhurst High School baseball team. Cone is the color commentator for the New York Yankees after a 17-season career in the MLB as a pitcher. That career included five All-Star appearances and winning the 1994 Cy Young Award in the American League.
Jacob Sykes ‘18 was selected as the Kansas City Star’s top boys Scholar-Athlete in the metropolitan area. Sykes graduated from Rockhurst High School with a 4.23 GPA, while earning All-State honors in football and playing several other varsity sports. He will be continuing his career as a studentathlete at Harvard University.
Jacob Sykes ‘18
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